FAR Part 52
Solicitation Provisions and
Contract Clause
• Part 52.1 – Instruction for using
Provisions and Clauses
• Part 52.2 – Text of Provisions and
Clauses
• Part 52.3 – Provision and Clauses
Matrix
Clauses and Provisions
• All Clauses/
provisions start with
52.2
• Supplemented with
FAR Section
Number
• Suffix is a “-” and a
sequential clause
number.
What’s a Prescription?
• Far clauses are required
(prescribed) by law or
regulation
• The FAR section that controls
the use of or requirement for a
clause or provision is the
“prescription” for it
• The prescription for a clause
that is Optional or “as required”
shall be reviewed by the C.O.
to determine if it should be
included in the contract
Deviations
• Approved deviations to clauses may
be used in lieu of the FAR clause
• Deviations will be titled as:
– 52.2xx-x Title Date (Deviation)
• Deviations shall be in full text and
include prescription for their use.
FAR Matrix
Interpreting the Matrix
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Clause Number
Prescribing Section
(P)rovision or (C)lause
Include by Reference Y/N
– If Y may IBR or at CO Option include in full text.
• Uniform Contract Format Section
• Contract Types (F)ixed Price, (C)ost, T&M,
Commercial, etc.
– Required
– As Applicable
Modifying
Clauses/Provisions
• Many Provisions are “fill-in-theblanks” to be completed by the
offeror.
• Modification not authorized unless
specifically addressed in FAR
• Alternate Clauses must be specified
(e.g. Alternate 1)
Provisions / Clauses
Automatically Included
• 52.252-1 used to list provisions included by
reference
• 52.252-2 Used to identify clauses included by
reference
• Etc.
• Clauses incorporated by reference have the
same weight as if they were included in full text.
• If a clause/provision differs from that in the FAR
(e.g., a supplemental requirement) it shall be
identified as a deviation.
Uniform Contract Format
• Part I—The Schedule
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A - Solicitation/Contract Form
B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs
C - Specification/SOW/SOO/ORD
D - Packaging & Marking
E - Inspection & Acceptance
F - Deliveries or Performance
G - Contract Administration Data
H - Special Contract Requirements
Uniform Contract Format
• Part II—Clauses
– I - Contract Clauses
• Part III—List of Documents, Exhibits, & Other
Attachments
– J - List of Attachments
• Part IV—Representations & Instructions 1
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K - Representations, Certifications, & Other
Statements
– L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or
Quoters
– M - Evaluation Factors for Award
1. Part IV is removed from the Solicitation to form the Contract.